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Sif has been granted ‘Strategic Project’ status for its offshore wind foundation production by the European Commission and the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy under the Net-Zero Industry Act.
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A review by the Sun Day Campaign of new data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration shows that wind energy, alongside solar and battery storage, continues to lead growth in the USA power sector. In January 2026, electricity generation from wind increased by 1.9% compared with the same month a year earlier, contributing to a wider expansion of renewable energy output. Combined renewable generation, including wind, solar, hydropower and biomass, rose by 11.5% year-on-year and accounted for 25.1% of total USA electricity supply.
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International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has appointed Hugo Bouvy, Managing Director of Deme Offshore Energy, as its new President. He succeeds Luca Gentili, Head of Asset, Fabrication and Project Services at Saipem, following the completion of his two-year term.
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The Dutch government has approved a new spatial plan for the North Sea aimed at creating more room for offshore wind energy while maintaining space for fisheries. Other uses—including mining, shipping, defence, nature, coastal protection, sand extraction, and maritime heritage—are also being taken into account.
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Up to 10 GW of offshore wind capacity could be enabled following UK government plans to upgrade air defence radar systems. The initiative follows coordination with industry to address interference issues between radar infrastructure and offshore wind farms.
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Democratic Representative Sean Casten has introduced the Energy Bills Relief Act in the U.S. Congress, proposing a broad set of measures covering energy costs, grid reform and clean energy deployment, including offshore wind.
- New report assesses floating offshore wind development on the USA's west coast
- Carbon Trust and developers update offshore wind carbon footprint methodology
- UK government to open allocation round 8 renewables auction in July 2026
- Oceantic Network study highlights US offshore wind steel demand potential
- Global Renewables Alliance outlines five-step renewables action plan
- China’s 15th five-year plan sets direction for renewables expansion and wind growth to 2030
- Study finds 5–10% optimal overdimensioning for German offshore grid connections
- WindEurope reports 2 GW of offshore wind capacity connected in Europe in 2025
- Europe plans stronger ports and shipyards for offshore wind
- USA adds more than 50GW of clean power capacity in 2025
- Bibby Marine analysis outlines cost reductions from electrified CSOVs
- Global Offshore Wind Alliance and Carbon Trust call for coordinated action on floating offshore wind commercialisation
- WindEurope reports 19.1 GW new wind capacity in Europe in 2025, total reaches 304 GW
- California and 17 states challenge IRS limits on wind and solar tax credits
- Renewables were 26% of US electrical generation and 36% of installed capacity in 2025
- Ocean Energy Pathway and Global Offshore Wind Alliance launch rapid response initiative, Chile first participant
- American Clean Power Association confirms 2026 board of directors and officers
- Lithuania, Latvia and Germany sign declaration on 2 GW Baltic-German PowerLink interconnector
- US federal government appeals multi-state wind energy ruling
- India and UK launch offshore wind taskforce
- Analysis finds Massachusetts can meet 2050 peak demand with zero-emissions portfolio
- Oregon sets out four pathways in offshore wind energy roadmap
- Iowa bill proposes aircraft detection lighting systems for wind turbines
- UK and California sign clean energy cooperation agreement
- LEE Berlin Brandenburg reports 622 MW wind additions in 2025
- New York ends fifth offshore wind solicitation without contract awards
- US administration to appeal offshore wind court rulings
- Global offshore wind installations reach 6,773 MW in 2025
- UK awards 6.2 GW of renewable energy capacity in Latest CfD auction
- UK government sets regulatory reforms for CfD Clean Industry Bonus in AR8
